Fang Zheng pondered for a moment, his gaze flicking towards Qi Dalei.
"Xiao Qi, you go out first. I need to talk to the leader about something."
Upon hearing this, Qi Dalei prepared to leave.
However, Zuo Xiuming waved his hand, stopping him.
"It's fine, Xiao Qi can stay and listen too. He can be privy to some of the situation."
Hearing this, Fang Zheng's gaze shifted slightly.
He looked at Qi Dalei again, as if understanding something.
But,
It was an unspoken understanding.
Then, Fang Zheng spoke.
"Leader, I believe our plan doesn't need adjustment. The current situations of all parties are still unclear. I suggest we hold our ground."
"Besides, Xiao Qi has brought back some news, hasn't he? We should have enough capability to deal with any changes."
Zuo Xiuming thought about it and agreed, "Alright, then we won't adjust for now. It's just a pity that we couldn't win over that grandmaster alchemist."
Fang Zheng gave an awkward smile, not knowing how to elaborate.
In the room, Qi Dalei was very confused.
He didn't know what the two of them were discussing.
However,
He stayed a while longer and eventually understood what was happening.
He gradually became excited because...
His sister, whom he had barely seen since childhood, was also coming to Jiangnan City!
...
Han Corporation.
For the past three days, Zhang Yang had been at the company.
It wasn't that Zhang Yang wasn't worried about Han Xiyao, but rather that after leaving the Dragon Group, only the Fengyun Association was still searching for Han Xiyao.
It was still like searching for a needle in a haystack, with no news.
And after Zhang Yang's breakthrough, all those who appeared at the Qin family that day had also vanished.
Zhang Yang couldn't find any of them.
Helpless, he could only return temporarily to stabilize the situation and carry out the instructions of the Abbot of Lingtai Temple.
During these three days,
Zhang Yang had joined forces with the Guan family and the Luo family, and together they had completely divided up all of the Qin family's industries.
Thus,
The Qin family had withdrawn from the stage of Jiangnan City.
The title of the Three Heroes of Jiangnan no longer existed.
However, it was a pity that Qin Shengnan had not appeared from beginning to end.
After annexing the Qin family and settling everything,
Zhang Yang contacted Luo Yiren and Guan Fenghua, preparing to head to the old residential district together.
Some time ago, Old Master Qin had snatched the demolition and excavation work of the old residential district from Han Corporation, and was developing it with the Nangong family.
Now that the Qin family had been annexed and divided by the three families,
Naturally, Zhang Yang had the right to reclaim that place.
However, just as Zhang Yang was about to set off,
He Qiyan suddenly arrived.
"Why have you come?" Zhang Yang asked.
"I heard you got the development rights for the old residential district back. I want to go with you to take a look," He Qiyan said.
"Alright, let's go together then," Zhang Yang nodded.
Zhang Yang knew of He Qiyan's interest in the old residential district. Although she wouldn't join, he didn't refuse her company.
After all, He Qiyan had helped Zhang Yang quite a bit recently.
However,
Just as the two were about to leave, Zhang Yang's phone rang.
It was Mangzi from the Fengyun Association calling.
"Zhang Yang, Qin Shengnan has spread word that if you want to exchange Han Xiyao, you should bring the token to the old residential district in three days. Go alone!"
The moment he heard this news,
Killing intent flashed in Zhang Yang's eyes.
The other party emphasized him going alone, were they wary of his fabricated 'master'?
"Three days from now? Alright."
"Mangzi, you also help me spread the word in response, saying that I will arrive on time."
With that, Zhang Yang hung up the phone.
Ever since he and Luo Yiren...
After his breakthrough, Zhang Yang had been eager to find out where they were.
Now that they dared to spread the word, Zhang Yang didn't mind wiping them all out in one go!
Just now,
Zhang Yang had made the call on speakerphone.
He Qiyan had heard everything Mangzi had said very clearly.
This caused He Qiyan's heart to be greatly alarmed.
Fortunately, she was composed and did not show any unusual expressions in front of Zhang Yang.
Only...
He Qiyan was very confused.
She knew that Qin Shengnan was dead. She had killed her herself.
He Qiyan had even specifically driven to abandon Qin Shengnan's body on a desolate mountain far from Jiangnan City.
How could Qin Shengnan be spreading word now, telling Zhang Yang to bring the token to exchange for someone?
And there was another point that confused He Qiyan even more.
If Qin Shengnan were truly alive, she would be 100% aware that she had rescued Han Xiyao.
How could she dare to spread the word, demanding the exchange of the token in Zhang Yang's hand?
A host of doubts swirled in He Qiyan's mind.
She couldn't figure it out, but could only keep it to herself.
Because the matter of Han Xiyao being in her hands could not be revealed to Zhang Yang at this time.
Otherwise, it would only affect her grandfather's plan.
...
On the way to the old residential district.
In the car, He Qiyan suddenly probed indirectly.
"Zhang Yang, do you think this Qin Shengnan could be the real Qin Shengnan?"
This question was very strange.
Zhang Yang turned to look at her, not suspecting anything, but rather pondering it carefully.
"You mean this Qin Shengnan is not Qin Shengnan herself, but someone else?" Zhang Yang asked.
He Qiyan first nodded, then shook her head.
"This is my guess, and I'm not sure. Because if it were the real Qin Shengnan, it would mean that Qin Shengnan has been fine all these days."
"Then why, when Han Corporation, Guan, Luo, and Han families were dividing up the Qin family's industries, did Qin Shengnan not come out to preside over the situation from beginning to end?"
This point, He Qiyan was right.
Zhang Yang also found it strange.
"Could Qin Shengnan abandoning the Qin family be the meaning of Seven Kill? Or has your junior brother also come to Jiangnan City?"
"It's possible, but I'm not sure. After all, I'm already a traitor to Seven Kill," He Qiyan shook her head.
"However, in three days, you can let me secretly follow you. No matter who it is, if they are from Seven Kill, I will recognize them, and then I can clarify their background."
"Okay." Zhang Yang agreed without thinking much.
However, Zhang Yang did not know that this was He Qiyan's true purpose.
Because,
He Qiyan was very certain that Qin Shengnan was 100% dead.
She just wanted to see.
Who exactly dared to impersonate Qin Shengnan and demand the token in Zhang Yang's hand.
Moreover, it seemed that the other party was very aware of her actions.
Otherwise...
Why would they set up an empty city stratagem, making Zhang Yang mistakenly believe that Han Xiyao was still in Qin Shengnan's hands?
Suddenly...
He Qiyan thought of someone, but then shook her head again.
Although the other party's goal was different from hers, their thoughts were the same.
Therefore, it was unlikely to be the other party's trick.
...
Southern District of Jiangnan City.
In just a week's time,
The entire southern district had changed drastically.
Since the official announcement of demolition and construction, the dilapidated buildings had long been razed to the ground.
Factories, houses, residential buildings, urban villages, etc., had all disappeared from the map of Jiangnan City.
Here,
Dust flew.
One dump truck after another carried construction waste away.
Some areas had even been cleared.
The ground had been dug five to six meters deep, and the excavation work had not stopped.
All the construction personnel involved did not know what they were supposed to be doing.
They were very curious, but all the bosses did not allow them to ask too many questions.
The old residential district was also undergoing excavation work in full swing.
However,
This area was closed for construction today.
Because the new owners had arrived.
Luo Yiren and Guan Fenghua, leading their respective construction teams, had entered the site.
At this moment,
They were confronting the Nangong family's construction team.
The Qin family was now destroyed, but the Nangong family still existed.
The person in charge of the development work here was none other than Nangong Ting.
Her expression was slightly cold as she sized up the aggressive two women, completely unfazed.
Although they had brought many people, and even brothers from the Fengyun Association were following them,
She had already called her brother for help.
He would send people to support the site immediately.
"This place now belongs to the Nangong family. You are too late."
As her voice fell,
Nangong Ting took out a transfer agreement from her pocket.
This was a transfer letter from the Qin family to the Nangong family, unconditionally transferring the development rights of the old residential district.
Of course, this agreement was fake.
It was temporarily forged by Nangong Yi last night at his sister Nangong Ting's behest.
Because recently, the actions of the Guan, Luo, and Han families in annexing the Qin family,
Made Nangong Yi feel that they were targeting the old residential district.
Therefore,
He thought of using this to deceive them.
But Nangong Yi was a bit too optimistic.
This agreement was made too late.
Before Luo Yiren and Guan Fenghua arrived, they had already investigated the recent usage of the official seal of Qin Feng Group of the Qin family.
There was no record of this transfer agreement being stamped.
"Don't bring out fake things. Do you think we wouldn't investigate before coming?" Luo Yiren crossed her arms and sneered.
"Nangong Ting, you should leave. We won't make things difficult for you," Guan Fenghua said in a deep voice.
Nangong Ting frowned.
But she had no intention of leaving, "Just because you say it's fake, does that make it fake? I'm afraid not. Let's wait for the Patrol Division to arrive."
"What? Do you really intend to stay here and not leave?" Luo Yiren exclaimed.
Immediately, she waved her hand behind her.
Instantly, a large group of people rushed towards Nangong Ting's side.
"Go, if they don't leave, beat them. If they don't drive away, smash their vehicles."
Luo Yiren acted like a boss, very domineering.
At her command, the brothers of the Fengyun Association immediately stepped forward.
A group of well-built men also emerged from the construction teams of the Guan and Luo families.
Everyone charged towards the other side with imposing momentum.
However,
They did avoid Nangong Ting.
Knowing that she was the eldest daughter of the Nangong family, they couldn't hit her.
This was a confrontation with a significant disparity in numbers.
In just a short while, the construction workers belonging to the Nangong family were beaten black and blue.
They lay on the ground groaning, and their construction machinery was all smashed.
Glass shattered everywhere, car doors were dented, and gasoline was drained.
Nangong Ting watched this scene with a dark expression, feeling very aggrieved.
As the eldest daughter of the Nangong family,
Why was she so out of place in Jiangnan City, constantly being bullied?
It was one thing for Zhang Yang in the past, but now even two women dared to ride over her.
"You seem to be too arrogant. Do you really not take my Nangong family seriously?" Nangong Ting said in a deep voice.
The threat in her words was very obvious.
Guan Fenghua's gaze narrowed.
To be honest, she was a bit apprehensive about pitting the Guan family against the Nangong family.
If it weren't for Old Master Guan asking her to cooperate with the Luo family and Zhang Yang today,
Guan Fenghua probably wouldn't have wanted to get involved in this mess.
Because,
The incident three days ago where the Guan family was almost annihilated made Guan Fenghua realize something.
In this world, having money doesn't necessarily mean having a voice.
Therefore, Guan Fenghua's mindset had changed considerably.
However, Luo Yiren didn't care about all this and immediately walked towards Nangong Ting.
"Oh my, the Nangong family, a prominent family from the provincial capital, is so powerful. Do they only threaten people with their name?"
"Tsk tsk, the eldest daughter of the Nangong family only has this much ability? How laughable."
Luo Yiren's sarcastic remarks immediately made Nangong Ting furious.
In her anger, she immediately shouted,
"Are you, the Luo family, courting death?"
With that,
Nangong Ting raised her hand and was about to slap her.
Seeing this, Guan Fenghua was startled.
Just as she was about to remind Luo Yiren to be careful,
In the next second, Guan Fenghua was stunned.
The sound of a slap did indeed ring out.
With a crisp and loud "pa,"
However...
The one who received the slap was not Luo Yiren, but Nangong Ting, who was threatening with the Nangong family.
Luo Yiren flicked her small hand and stood with her hands on her hips triumphantly.
Just as Nangong Ting was about to slap her, Luo Yiren had acted faster.
With true qi attached to her palm, she directly slapped Nangong Ting away.
Moreover, with the amplification of true qi, Nangong Ting's cheek swelled directly, and two of her molars flew out.
"You..." Nangong Ting was shocked and incredulous.
"You dare to hit me?"
"Heh, what's wrong with hitting you? I'm acting in self-defense. You made the first move." Luo Yiren smiled.
Then she walked towards the other party and threatened her instead.
"Nangong Ting, if you know what's good for you, get out of here quickly. The development rights for the old residential district now belong to us."
"Otherwise, my hands might just hit you again, and your face will turn into a pig's head."
Nangong Ting's eyes twitched, and she felt a little panicked, but she remained silent.
"What? Still not planning to leave? Then I'll make a move."
Luo Yiren said, and was about to attack again.
But in the next moment,
Someone suddenly appeared in front of Nangong Ting.
With a sudden palm, he pushed Luo Yiren away,
"Sister, are you alright?" Nangong Yi helped Nangong Ting up and asked.
"My brother, you're here. I'm fine."
Seeing the person who arrived, Nangong Ting felt relieved.
Nangong Yi looked at the slap mark on his sister's face and felt a pang of heartache. He said in a deep voice,
"Sister, leave the rest to me. I will definitely get justice for you."
This time,
Nangong Yi did not come alone.
After his appearance, some personnel in uniform from the Patrol Division followed him in.
The leader was also from the Nangong family.
Nangong Wu, Nangong Ting's second uncle.
Back when the Dragon Group and the Patrol Division competed in Jiangnan City, Nangong Wu's martial arts foundation was crippled by Zhang Yang.
But now, it seemed he had recovered a lot.
At least he was a master of the internal Qi realm.
If nothing unexpected happened, this should be Nangong Yi's doing.
After all,
The Poison Doctor Sect did have such methods.
"Reinforcements are here?" Luo Yiren said in surprise.
She had suffered a slight loss from Nangong Yi's palm in her haste just now.
But it wasn't a major issue.
"Yiren, the situation seems a bit bad. Should we notify Zhang Yang?"
Guan Fenghua felt that Nangong Yi and Nangong Wu's appearance was not a good sign.
"Oh dear, don't worry, I can handle it~"
Luo Yiren waved her hand, looking indifferent, and even a little eager to try.
Then, she shouted,
"Hey, Nangong family, aren't you being too shameless? The whole family has come over~"
"I'm telling you, the old residential district belongs to us. Don't think you can twist black and white just because you brought the Patrol Division."
Nangong Yi's face was grim as he slowly stepped forward.
When he saw Luo Yiren, who had taken his palm strike just now and was acting as if nothing had happened,
His eyes showed some shock.
Luo Yiren didn't recognize Nangong Yi, but Nangong Yi recognized Luo Yiren.
At the Luo family,
Luo Yiren was treated like a dead dog by Luo Youmeng.
How...
In just three days,
Could Luo Yiren withstand his palm strike and be unharmed?
"The dignity of my Nangong family is not something you can insult. Since you injured my sister, you must pay the price."
As his voice fell, Nangong Yi directly made a move.
"You want to fight? Who's afraid of whom," Luo Yiren snorted coldly and threw a punch.